by Joy Owens | May 5, 2026 | Travel Tips
My plane was delayed. Again. And again.I had a four-hour window between flights — my preferred connection time for international travel. But by the time I got to San Francisco to catch my flight to Auckland, I arrived 20 minutes after the plane had departed. But that...
by Joy Owens | Jan 27, 2026 | Travel Tips
(and the One Mistake That Almost Cost Me a Trip) I was enjoying Thanksgiving dinner and my mashed potatoes when the thought hit me. When does my passport expire? Just days earlier, I’d said yes—very enthusiastically—to an all-expenses-paid trip to Turkey. December 14...
by Joy Owens | Nov 3, 2025 | Travel Tips
Choosing the Right Travel Agency for Group Travel Coordinating group travel — whether for a mission team, corporate event, family reunion, or sports team — can be complex. Managing multiple travelers, flight schedules, and budgets requires more than a search engine....
by ftlbutler | Jul 28, 2025 | Travel Tips
Going on a trip—whether for vacation, a mission trip, or ministry—can be invigorating and spiritually rewarding. But if you’ve ever come down with a bug mid-journey, you know how quickly it can derail your plans. Between jet lag, unfamiliar food, and exposure to new...
by ftlbutler | Jun 12, 2025 | Travel Tips
Last Updated: February 5, 2026 | Reading Time: 12 minutes Quick Summary Family mission trips work best when you choose age-appropriate activities, prepare kids for cultural differences, pack smart snacks, and maintain flexibility. The average family mission trip lasts...
by ftlbutler | Apr 23, 2025 | Travel Tips
Let’s be real—flying with kids can feel overwhelming. You might be thinking: What if they have a meltdown at 30,000 feet? How will they sleep on a 14-hour flight? What on earth will keep them entertained the whole time? If you’ve never flown with little ones before,...
